The Hero Unmasked!

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In "The Hero Unmasked," a 300,000 word interactive novel, you step into the shoes of a TV news show host who must impersonate their identical twin, the Swashbuckler, to rescue the real hero and marry the mayor. With two weeks to capture three notorious supercriminals, can you maintain the deception and save the city? Your choices will determine the outcome in this text-based adventure.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

story6 positive mentions

graphics1 negative mentions

The game features a well-crafted story with engaging characters and multiple plot twists, providing a satisfying narrative experience.
Player choices significantly impact the story, including the ending and character relationships, enhancing replay value.
The humor and light-heartedness of the game make it enjoyable, even when failing stat checks, allowing for a fun and relaxed gameplay experience.

Some situations in the game do not allow players to utilize their skills effectively, leading to frustrating failures regardless of invested stats.
The game is relatively short, leaving some players wanting more content and deeper character interactions.
Certain dialogue and romantic options feel forced or lack depth, which can detract from the overall immersion and connection to the characters.

story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
59%
14%
The story is engaging and shaped significantly by player choices, affecting everything from character relationships to the identity of the final villain. While it features some good plot twists and a well-paced narrative, some reviewers found it predictable and lacking in emotional depth. Overall, it offers a fun experience with a unique take on the superhero genre, though it may not stand out as extraordinary compared to similar titles.
- “Your choices really do affect the story, even to the point of who the ending villain is!”
- “It's nice to see how much the story is shaped by choices via the dialogue and relationships.”
- “Your actions have consequences on the ending that you can't predict without playing through the story once, and different stats actually do different things without one being more important than the other.”
- “Even though I cannot say that this story is something extraordinary, there are some good plot twists and engaging scenes.”
- “The ending felt a bit rushed, and I was able to predict who the big bad was going to be way before the story neared its end.”
- “I know it's vital for the plot that you're set to marry the mayor in two weeks, but I don't like being forced into having a Fallout 4-type beginning where I have to be close to a character I know nothing about and expect to feel something for them when they're in trouble.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the humor in the game to be highly entertaining and consistently funny.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its engaging superhero narrative, contributing to a high replay value that encourages players to revisit the experience.
- “Thus, one of the best superhero stories in the library, with great replay value.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players report a strong emotional investment in their characters, highlighting the enjoyment derived from exploring diverse choices throughout the game.
- “I was emotionally invested in my character all the way through, and I had a lot of fun exploring various choices.”
- “The story made me feel a deep connection to the characters, and I found myself genuinely caring about their fates.”
- “Every decision I made had emotional weight, and it truly impacted my experience in the game.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with some users expressing disappointment due to the absence of visual elements, as the game relies solely on text. This lack of traditional graphics may deter players who prefer more visually engaging experiences.
- “Some people might not like these types of games because it's all text and there's no graphics involved.”